Nassau Employment Opportunities

Responsible for
professional development and supervision of identified staff (Queens Outreach
Specialist, HIV Services Navigator I and II, YMSM Services Navigator, and HIV
tester).

Carry an HIV
Navigator Services (HNS) caseload consisting of 15-20 clients (quarterly) high
risk YMSM and transgender individuals of color, with a focus on PLWHA, up to
age 30.

Provide
clinical program coverage during MpowermentLI Nassau, Mpower+ and MpowerVIDA’s
social programming and large community level events in Nassau County;
addressing any client crisis and/or clinical concerns as they arise.

Work closely
with PFY Suffolk Project Director to establish and identify new community
partners and collaborative relationships.

Other duties as
assigned by PFY Suffolk Project Director.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in social work or equivalent. Experience with young gay and bisexual men and
transgender individuals of color, including HIV prevention work, individual and
group counseling is a must. Proven competency providing services to young gay
and bisexual men, particularly young men of color is required. Experience with
HIV testing protocols and compliance strongly preferred. Candidate must have
strong supervisory experience, be adaptive and have the ability to handle
multiple tasks, and exhibit strong problem solving abilities and a good sense
of humor! Knowledge of high impact interventions, Mpowerment, POL, CLEAR, and
PCC, strongly preferred. Knowledge of AIRS system preferred. Strong working knowledge
of HIV prevention, sex positivity, and queer sexual health education, a must. Ability to engage and work collaboratively
with diverse communities: health and
human services, educational, communities of color, LGBT communities, and civic
and religious organizations. Excellent
written and oral communication skills. Work schedule requires both evening and
weekend availability. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Social Media platforms.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a must. Occasional travel between Queens, Nassau
and Suffolk Counties is required – must have own transportation (car and
driver’s license).

All interested candidates should send their cover letter and
resume to:

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